Aluminum & Metal Fence Installation

Aluminum and metal fencing provides a combination of elegance, durability, and security that no other fencing material can match. Ornamental aluminum fencing replicates the classic wrought iron aesthetic — vertical pickets with decorative finials, arched or flat top rails, and graceful proportions — without the rust, weight, and maintenance that make true wrought iron impractical in Metro Vancouver's wet maritime climate.

Powder-coated aluminum is impervious to the corrosion that would devastate unprotected steel or iron in a region receiving over 1,200mm of annual rainfall, and it maintains its appearance for decades without painting, staining, or any surface treatment.

Aluminum fence panels are manufactured in standard heights of 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, and 6 feet, with picket spacing designed to meet residential pool barrier codes (typically a maximum 4-inch gap between pickets and no climbable horizontal rails) — making aluminum the preferred choice for pool fencing across Metro Vancouver.

Residential ornamental grades are suitable for front yard enclosures, garden borders, and decorative boundary marking, while commercial and industrial grades provide genuine security with heavier picket profiles, closer spacing, and anti-climb designs. Steel fencing — including tubular steel and welded panel systems — offers even greater strength for security applications, though it requires powder coating or galvanizing to resist corrosion in Vancouver's climate.

Installation of aluminum and metal fencing in Metro Vancouver involves setting posts in concrete footings and attaching prefabricated panels using brackets that allow the panels to follow grade changes — a critical feature on the sloped lots common across North Vancouver, Burnaby, and Coquitlam.

Rackable panels (panels that can pivot within their post brackets to follow a slope) are essential for hillside installations, while stair-step configurations work on steeper grades where racking alone cannot accommodate the slope. Gates — both pedestrian and driveway — are available with self-closing hinges and magnetic latches for pool code compliance, and motorized gate operators can be integrated for driveway gates.

The combination of zero maintenance, corrosion resistance, and the ability to follow Metro Vancouver's characteristically hilly terrain makes aluminum and metal fencing a long-term value investment. WorkSafeBC coverage should be confirmed for all contractors. Aluminum and metal fence installation in Metro Vancouver typically costs $45 to $90 per linear foot installed, depending on the grade, height, style, and gate requirements.